Victor Anichebe
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Wing half
Victor Anichebe: profile
Victor Anichebe (born 23 April 1988 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a wing half.
Anichebe's senior club career began in 2006 at Everton F.C.. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 2006 and 2017. The busiest spell of his career was at Everton F.C. (2006–2013): 131 appearances and 18 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 215 appearances and 29 goals.
At international level, Anichebe represented Nigeria (2008–2011), earning 11 caps and scoring 1 goal. He also played for Nigeria at under-23 level.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 2006–2017 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: United Kingdom and People's Republic of China
- Club goals per game
- 0.13 (29 in 215)
- Height
- 190 cm — taller than 90% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Beijing Sport University F.C. (2017)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mathias Jørgensen, John Boye and Ibrahim Adel (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2013 |  Everton F.C. |
Premier League | 131 | 18 |
| 2013–2016 | West Bromwich Albion F.C. |
EFL Championship | 55 | 6 |
| 2016–2017 | Sunderland A.F.C. |
Premier League | 18 | 3 |
| 2017 |  Beijing Sport University F.C. |
China League One | 11 | 2 |
| Total | 215 | 29 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nigeria U23 |
Under-23 | 5 | 2 |
| 2008–2011 | Nigeria |
Senior | 11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Victor Anichebe?
Victor Anichebe was born on 23 April 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Victor Anichebe born?
Victor Anichebe was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Victor Anichebe play for?
Victor Anichebe played international football for Nigeria. He has 11 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Victor Anichebe played for?
Victor Anichebe's recorded clubs are Everton F.C., West Bromwich Albion F.C., Sunderland A.F.C. and Beijing Sport University F.C..
How tall is Victor Anichebe?
Victor Anichebe is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Victor Anichebe play?
Victor Anichebe played as a wing half.
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